Arrow Sudoku by John Bulten

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Theme: Candlepower
(this puzzle is a continuation of the theme in this Thermo-Sudoku)

Author/Opus: This is the 55th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster John Bulten.

Rules: Standard Arrow Sudoku rules.

Answer String: Enter the 2nd row from left to right, followed by a comma, followed by the 9th row from left to right.

Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 7:00, Master = 12:30, Expert = 25:00

Solution: PDF

Note: Follow this link for more Arrow Sudoku. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Arrow Sudoku to get started on. More Arrow Sudoku puzzles can be found in The Art of Sudoku 2.

  • Skynet says:

    11:32.Ah Master time ! Tricky one.

  • Mike N says:

    This one also has 2 solutions as it reduces to 4 blocks of “79” in an X-wing pattern.

    • Avatar photo drsudoku says:

      Can you clarify where you see that pattern? In the unique solution, there is an X-wing “79” pattern in R39C46, but the arrow sudoku constraint forces one specific arrangement.

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